French Haricot Vert with Garlic and Almonds
French Haricot Vert is a simple yet delicious side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of fresh French green beans. The beans are blanched to a crisp-tender texture and then sautéed with shallots and garlic in butter until they are slightly caramelized. The dish is finished with a splash of lemon juice and a sprinkle of salt. This recipe is quick, easy to make, and the perfect addition to any meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound French haricot vert make sure the stem ends are trimmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice lemon zest if desired.
- ¼ cup sliced almonds optional
- Redmonds REAL Salt and Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the French haricot vert to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bright green and tender crisp.
- Drain, shock in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
- Add the blanched French haricot vert to the large saute pan and toss with the shallot and minced garlic mixture. Cook haricots verts for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
- Add almonds if desired. They are a really nice addition so I highly recommend that you do!
- Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy the delicate flavor and tender texture of French haricot vert with this delicious and very easy side dish!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g